Shark attack at Sea Pines Beach, Hilton Head Island, Beaufort County, South Carolina, Usa

Shark attack details: Sea Pines Beach, Hilton Head Island, Beaufort County, South Carolina, 21-Jul-23
Date of attack: July 21st 2023
Location: Sea Pines Beach, Hilton Head Island, Beaufort County, South Carolina
Shark species: 8' shark
Name of victim: John Mistler
Age of victim: 60 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Boogie boarding
Injury: Right foot injured

Man Injured in Shark Bite While Wading at Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

On July 21, 2023, 60-year-old John Mistler from Nashville, Tennessee, was bitten by a shark while wading and boogie boarding at Sea Pines Beach, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The attack occurred around 3:20 p.m. in five feet of water.

Mistler recalled seeing the shark with his right foot in its mouth before yanking it free. He suffered torn tendons and a lacerated artery. A nurse on the beach provided initial care before paramedics applied a tourniquet and transported him to Hilton Head Hospital, where he received 100 stitches and staples.

Following the incident, authorities temporarily closed the water between beach markers 33 and 42.

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